Month: February 2011

At the 2011 Miami International Boat Show (Electronics Room booth 1676, Miami Beach Convention Center, February 17-21), marine LED displays manufacturer Nauticomp Inc will immerse a functioning LED display in a tank of water to demonstrate the testing process the company uses to ensure every display leaving the factory is waterproof to Ingress Protection (IP) ratings high enough to withstand harsh conditions in the marine environment.

Watch Nauticomp Inc waterproof testing videos at: www.nauticomp.com/product-videos

“Ingress protection is the degree to which an electrical device can prevent itself from being invaded by solids or liquids,” said Nauticomp Inc President Ryan Moore. “Each IP rating has two numbers. The first number is a measure of how well the object can withstand invasion by solids, ranging from no special protection at all to protection against dust particles. The second number is a measure of how well it can withstand liquids, ranging from no special protection at all to watertight under water,” he added.

Nauticomp Displays are designed for and tested to a IP67 rating. The number 6 indicates the unit is completely protected from dust ingress and the number 7 that the unit is submersible to a depth of a meter for one minute. Internally-sealed welds on the all-aluminum housings ensure that the display casings are watertight. All cables and external connections to Nauticomp marine displays are manufactured to an IP68 rating and the second number – 8 – signifies that they are submersible to three meters for an infinite period of time.

During the display assembly process, a silicon sealant is applied at display and back case opening to ensure water tightness on the completed unit. Nauticomp displays also feature Bonded glass, which does not “fog” up when there is a significant change in temperatures. In addition, power supplies to Nauticomp displays are external – to keep the units cool and provide added safety in the event of a power surge.

For more information about Nauticomp marine LED displays, visit booth 1676 in the Electronics Room at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, www.nauticomp.com or call 1+705.328.2992.

See at 2011 Miami International Boat Show February 17-21 – Sea Isle Marina, Slip 148
(Nauticomp products at Electronics Room booth 1676, Miami Beach Convention Center)

ONTARIO, CANADA – Nauticomp Signature II marine LED displays are installed throughout the new Spencer 70 Penta Gone, powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Propulsion System (IPS). The innovative Volvo Penta corporate flagship, commissioned to showcase the abilities and efficiencies of IPS power, will be on display at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, February 17-21 (Sea Isle Marina, Slip 148).

Penta Gone visitors will see eight Nauticomp Signature II LED Displays on board: four 19″ displays at the main helm for the Navnet 3d system, cameras, sat tv, and ISIS vessel management system; two 19″ displays in the cockpit with all of the main helm inputs and underwater cameras; and two displays at the aft helm with all of the main helm and cockpit inputs.

With LED backlight technology, Signature II bonded glass displays feature extra slim casings, specially designed for installation on bridges where space is at a premium. Optical enhancing of the bonded glass provides outstanding clarity and greatly improves the ability to use the displays in direct sunlight. At night, they can be easily dimmed to any level from 0 to 100% and selectable as red on any input. With 6 inputs accepting DVI, VGA, NTSC, PAL and SECAM, Signature II displays can show any choice if information selected separately or combined, with the resolution scalable up to SXGA. AC and DC power options.

For more information about Nauticomp Signature II Displays and other Nauticomp products, visit Nauticomp booth 1676 in the Electronics room at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, www.nauticomp.com or call 1+705.328.2992.